The head coach watched helplessly from the sidelines as his side struggled to cope with the intensity of the match. Critics have grown louder, questioning tactical decisions and player deployment. Supporters are demanding clearer identity, structure, and resilience from the team.
One young forward in particular showed visible frustration, clutching his head after a costly missed moment — a symbol of Barcelona’s struggles to convert effort into results. The pressure of expectations is clearly weighing on some of the team’s rising stars.